Limited Edition Art Print

The 2025 Reno Rodeo limited edition poster, titled “First Night of the Cattle Drive,” was unveiled at the Reno Rodeo Association monthly membership luncheon. Each year, the Reno Rodeo Association president selects and collaborates with an artist to create a limited edition print in honor of the “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West.” 2025 President Jim Neil selected renowned artist Cathy Trachok for this year’s piece, which captures the spirit and tradition of the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive.

“This year’s poster pays tribute to one of the most iconic aspects of the Reno Rodeo—the Cattle Drive,” said Neil. “Cathy’s ability to portray the beauty of Nevada’s landscape and the nostalgia of the old west made her the perfect artist to bring this vision to life.”

Set against the stunning backdrop of Winnemucca Ranch, where the Cattle Drive’s first night unfolds, the artwork highlights Nevada’s breathtaking evening scenery. The poster showcases a lush green meadow surrounded by trees, bathed in the glow of the sunset, with a wagon and horses tethered to a picket line between the trees—a nod to the old-time cattle drive experience.

Each year, the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive serves as a five-day journey leading over 200 head of cattle through Northern Nevada, guided by experienced Reno Rodeo volunteers. Sixty participants, some traveling from as far as Australia, immerse themselves in this rare opportunity to experience the West as it once was. The drive culminates with the cattle making their grand entrance into the Reno Rodeo Arena, setting the tone for the event and putting everyone in “A Cowboy State of Mind.”

This year’s poster also honors two longtime Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive figures, Randy and Terri Bell, who are depicted leading a horse. Having dedicated over 17 years to the event, Randy served as Reno Rodeo’s “Trail Boss,” while Terri, affectionately known as the “Dutch Diva,” prepared Dutch oven meals for participants throughout the journey. The Bells retired after the 2024 drive, leaving behind an enduring legacy.

Trachok, a Reno native now based in Napa, Calif., has created three previous Reno Rodeo posters. Her signature style, deeply rooted in western heritage, continues to capture the essence of the event.

The limited run of 250 signed and numbered prints will be available for purchase through the Reno Rodeo office.